Dine in Style

THE GOOD FOOD & DRINK GUIDE

THE OXFORD

Team McNeeney are now in their sixth successful year at The Oxford, sporting a range of cask ales and fabulous wines alongside a dedicated gin and tonic menu. Their cheese and onion pie is famous and Tom’s chilli has grown a cult following, but whatever your tastes their menu, vegan menu and ever changing specials board have got you covered. Home cooked food is served until 8pm Sunday to Wednesday and 9pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Boasting a huge suntrap beer garden and full outside menu, The Oxford is a pub for all seasons. @teammcneeney

The Oxford - 662 Whitworth Road Rochdale OL12 0TB - 01706 345709

THE HEALEY

The Healey is a family orientated pub located at the edge of Healey Dell Nature Reserve. This dog friendly pub is the ideal place to stop off after a walk for a drink or something to eat, serving a daily roast dinner, home cooked traditional fare and exciting specials. Food served Mon-Sat 11.30 -9pm, Sun 12pm -6pm.

172 Shawclough Road Rochdale OL12 6LW - Book on 01706 645 453 - thehealeyshawclough@hotmail.com

THE WATERSIDE BAR RESTAURANT

The restaurant is nestled in the heart of the Pennines; a fantastic venue with beautiful views of the surrounding Littleborough countryside, newly refurbished Rochdale canal and a small walk from the scenic Hollingworth Lake, yet the ambience is relaxed and continental. The restaurant portrays an intimate and relaxed lounge feel, with a comfortable sofa seating area for drinks on arrival or just to socialise with friends and family. Using only the finest ingredients and produce, Lisa & Kristan have combined traditional cooking with a passion for Mediterranean and Continental cuisine, creating exciting and extensive varied menus, from Lunchtime to A’la Carte. Now with their new outdoor al fresco dining area, it is the perfect place to enjoy al fresco dining when the sun does shine. Look out for their special offers. Open Tues - Sunday.

No1 Inghams Lane Littleborough OL15 0AY - 01706 376 250 - www.thewatersideexperience.co.uk

THE FLYING HORSE

A traditional pub residing next to Rochdale’s stunning gothic town hall. Open all day serving fresh food - you’re guaranteed a warm welcome by two roaring Victorian open fires. They pride themselves on their friendly staff, 8 cask ales, 3 real ciders, foreign bottled beers, fine wine & bean to cup coffee. They also have live music on stage four nights a week with everything from folk to pop & rock to ska. The Flying Horse has been named as CAMRA’s Greater Manchester Pub of the Year 2018 and celebrates ten consecutive years in CAMRA’s national Good Beer Guide.

37 Packer Street, Rochdale 01706 646412 www.theflyinghorsehotel.co.uk

THE BAUM

Purveyors of Quality Food, Wine & Real Ale. Situated next to the CO-OP museum in a conservation area, The Baum has a welcoming oldie world ambience, with wooden floors and old enamel adverts. Jon Hudson has moved across town from managing The Flying Horse and is now coowner ringing in the changes at The Baum. The quality bar menu, served all day 7 days a week, consists of light lunches, traditional dishes and tapas.

The Baum offers an excellent selection of world beers on draught & bottles plus ever changing guest cask ales & cider. Featured in ‘The Good Beer Guide’ for the last eleven years, winning CAMRA’s National Pub of the Year 2012. There is a special 3 course lunch available on Mothers day only £22.95. Rochdale Ghost Walks start from outside The Baum on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of every month. Meet inside for food and drink before the walk and the guide will come and find you.

The Baum 33-37 Toad Lane, Rochdale 01706 352 186 - www.thebaum.co.uk

THE ART CAFÉ

The Art Café is ideally located inside the Touchstones Museum offering both home cooked food, art and culture. Home cooked dishes include their famous burrito, fish finger butties and falafel and hummus wrap, mexican bean burger, ploughmans and much more. The cafe is child friendly with a kids corner and kids food boxes available. They use local suppliers for main dishes such as Bridge Street Butchers in Heywood. The menu varies with the seasons. They also have vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options available. The coffee is a mix blend of Arabica and Robusta making it a strong and delightful experience. They offer afternoon tea at a reasonable price per head including home baked cakes, sandwiches and quiche. They cater for small and large parties and private functions. They also now offer celebration cakes and the venue is available to hire. Events are held throughout the year, please see link4life.org/centres/touchstonesrochdale. Opening hours Tues-Sat 10-4pm.

Touchstones Museum & Art Gallery, The Esplanade Rochdale OL16 1AQ - 01706 924975

THE CHERRY TREE CAFE

Sharon Monro is now firmly established at this intimate cafe in the heart of Littleborough within the Littleborough Coach House. Open 7 days a week there is always plenty of choice, whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner together with traditional afternoon teas. Everything is freshly cooked and she offers not only a variety of teas and coffees but also ice cream and milkshakes. Sharon also provides her varied menu for outside catering in the upstairs licensed function room available for private hire. Open Monday - Saturday 9am - 4pm Sunday 9am -3pm

Littleborough Coach House, Lodge Street, OL15 9AE - 01706 378481 - 07449909504

ROSE ‘N’ BOWL CARVERY

The Rose ‘N’ Bowl has been serving bar meals and their famous carvery for over 25 years. With the private bowling green (available for booking) panoramic views and heated decking, it’s Rossendale’s popular all-year-round venue with regular entertainment (home of the World Gravy Wrestling Championship). A favourite for families and group celebrations - book early to avoid disappointment. Call to find out about specials & early evening deals, or keep updated by finding them on Facebook. Bar snacks: Tues 5.30pm - 9.00pm Wed - Fri 12-2pm Sat 12 - 9.00pm Sunday breakfast: 10.00am - 12.30pm Carvery: Weds – Sat 5.30pm - 9.00pm / Sun 12.30pm - 7.30pm

Newchurch Rd, Stacksteads, 0L13 0UG - 01706 879555 - Owned by Lords Caterers Whitworth Lancashire’s leading outside caterers est 1934

COFFEE AT THE CRAVEN

Treat yourself to a coffee and cake or delicious afternoon tea at Springhill at The Craven, situated just a stone’s throw from the Hospice at the bottom of Broad Lane. Open 10am - 3pm, Tues-Fri. All profits from the tea rooms and gift shop go directly to Springhill Hospice. Also available for private functions, including baby showers and birthday parties.

Springhill at The Craven - 7 Broad Lane Rochdale OL16 4PG - 01706 641790

Details are subject to change. Please call to check opening times, current menus and events before travelling to any venue listed.